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Mark Zuckerman / Washington Times:
Robinson tearful after win — Frank Robinson is as stoic as they get. Rarely does the Washington Nationals manager and baseball legend let his guard down and offer a glimpse into his softer, emotional side. — Make no mistake, though, it's there. Fifty years in this game hasn't …
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Astros Can't Steal Win Against Nats — LeCroy Has Long Day Behind the Plate: Nationals 8, Astros 5 — His Washington Nationals had just beaten the Houston Astros 8-5, had just won three games in a row for just the second time all year. Yet here was Frank Robinson, 70 years old …
Marcus Hayes / Philly.com:
Victorino bats first, helps Phillies beat Mets — NEW YORK - The leadoff man hit sixth. — The setup guy didn't finish the eighth; the closer did. — You lose seven of eight, nothing is sacred. — The Phillies avoided being swept by the Mets with a 5-3 win yesterday.
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Phillies Nation
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Metstradamus / The Musings and Prophecies …:
Try To Forget This...Try To Erase This — I was going to go to the game today...really I was. But the combination of general laziness, tending to a cat who's currently on the DL, and wondering what to get for Mom's birthday tomorrow hence keeping myself available for an emergency trip to the mall, kept me home.
Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Rest, but no DL for ailing Jorge — Jorge Posada has a tear in a hamstring tendon behind his left knee, and while the Yankees say they will evaluate his condition while he rests over the next few days, they were concerned enough about the injury to announce that they will add a catcher …
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New York Times:
Torn Hamstring Tendon Slows Posada — The Yankees' injury problems continued yesterday when catcher Jorge Posada's magnetic resonance imaging test revealed a torn hamstring tendon in his left knee. — Posada could be put on the disabled list if he does not improve over the weekend …
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Pinstripe Alley
Marcus Hayes / Philly.com:
LEADING QUESTION — NEW YORK - You want Bobby Abreu to lead off? — You got it. — Abreu yesterday changed his stance concerning hitting in the leadoff position. For years, as the Phillies searched for a consistent leadoff option, Abreu has resisted the suggestion.
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Baseball Musings
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Robert Falkoff / MLB.com:
Notes: Walker home on the road — Reliever appreciates two-fold opportunity in Kansas City — KANSAS CITY — The Tigers have had a successful series in Kansas City and nobody has enjoyed the last few days more than reliever Jamie Walker. — Besides the positive developments on the field …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Mets acquire lefty Williams from Reds — New York sends non-roster pitcher Manuel to Cincinnati — NEW YORK — One day after bolstering their starting rotation with Orlando Hernandez, the Mets continued to add veteran pitching on Thursday, picking up left-hander Dave Williams from the Cincinnati Reds.
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Archie Bunker's Army
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Jeff Horrigan / Boston Herald:
A Crisp feeling in the air: Coco working toward a Monday return — Coco Crisp headed off to Fort Myers last night to kick off a whirlwind of rehabilitation games that the center fielder hopes will land him back in the Red Sox starting lineup on Monday night in Toronto.
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Griffey opens up to media after stand-off — A local sports radio program had riled the center fielder — CINCINNATI — Switch positions? Reds center fielder Ken Griffey Jr. doesn't want to hear it. He'd probably prefer that you don't even think it. — Griffey, now fully recovered …
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Jim Baumbach / Newsday:
Duncan could be headed downward — Eric Duncan, the Yankees' top position-player prospect, is in Tampa these days rehabbing a lower back strain that has kept him on the shelf for two weeks. He's about a week from returning, but where he is headed, the Yankees can't say for certain.
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Bronx Banter
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
With Canó at His Side, Cabrera Has Easier Time — If you want to find Melky Cabrera, just look for Robinson Canó. Chances are Cabrera will be with him. — "They're like shadows of each other," said Alex Rodriguez, the Yankees' third baseman. "I call him 'The Shadow.' They're always together, tied at the hip."
Orel Hershiser / ESPN:
Webb gives hitters that sinking feeling — Why is Brandon Webb pitching so well this year? Well, he has a very loose wrist, and is a loose and relaxed pitcher. His elbow and arm really unfold which allows him to spin the ball and get exceptional movement.
Bernie Miklasz / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Pujols harms his reputation by bonding with Bonds — It was awfully nice of Albert Pujols to take time out of his busy schedule to go on a humanitarian mission in San Francisco, where he continued to express unconditional and unapologetic public support for Barry Bonds.
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Get Up, Baby!
Mark Polishuk / MLB.com:
Waechter, Rays head into Beantown — Tampa Bay (21-26) at Boston (26-18), 7:05 p.m. ET — The Rays' longest road trip of the season — 10 games in 11 days — didn't get off to a good start after losing two out of three in Toronto. Now, the Rays venture into the unfriendly confines of Fenway Park.
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DRays Bay
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Dave Studeman / Hardball Times:
Ten Things I Learned from Hit Tracker — Baseball followers have long wondered how long the long ball goes. Even during the days of infrequent home runs, fans would ooh and ahh every long-distance whack. Baseball Almanac has a great article by William Jenkinson about the history …
Kevin Baxter / Miami Herald:
Gazing at the stars — Marlins rookie right-hander Josh Johnson, unbeaten in four starts, is enjoying his 'awesome' view of some of baseball's top pitchers. — kbaxter@MiamiHerald.com — You know what Josh Johnson loves most about being in the major leagues? The view.
